exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən How to pronounce exclusion (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of excluding
2
: the state of being excluded
exclusionary adjective

Examples of exclusion in a Sentence

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In some cases, however, your insurance may not cover all of these expenses, particularly if your policy has exclusions related to explosions or natural disasters. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024 This stems from the dual challenges of attracting and retaining women in STEM, with many women citing a lack of equity and exclusion as reasons for leaving tech. Corinne Post, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Coyotes also, through competitive exclusion, keep populations of raccoon, skunks, opossums and foxes naturally regulated. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exclusion 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin exclusion-, exclusio, from excludere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusion was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Exclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

exclusion

noun
ex·​clu·​sion iks-ˈklü-zhən How to pronounce exclusion (audio)
: surgical separation of part of an organ from the rest without excision
exclude transitive verb
excluded; excluding

Legal Definition

exclusion

noun
ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən How to pronounce exclusion (audio)
1
: the act of excluding or state of being excluded
specifically : refusal of entry into the U.S. by immigration officials
review of deportation and exclusion orders
compare deportation
2
: something that excludes or is excluded: as
a
: a part of an insurance contract that excludes specified risks from coverage compare condition, declaration
b
: an amount that is excluded from tax liability compare credit, deduction, exemption
exclusionary adjective
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